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ArticleJournal of experimental pharmacology2025

Morin Mitigates Methamphetamine-Induced Neurotoxicity: Effects on Motor and Cognitive Function.

Godson E Anyanwu, Amarachukwu Vivian Umeano, Vivian O Ojiakor, Amechi U Katchy, Chinyere N Anyanwu, Sodiq Fakorede

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Godson E AnyanwuDepartment of Anatomy, Faculty of Biomedical Sciences, Kampala International University, Kampala, Uganda.ORCID 0000-0002-7367-807X
Amarachukwu Vivian UmeanoDepartment of Anatomy, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Medicine, Godfrey Okoye University, Enugu, Nigeria.
Vivian O OjiakorDepartment of Anatomy, Faculty of Biomedical Sciences, Kampala International University, Kampala, Uganda.
Amechi U KatchyDepartment of Anatomy, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Medicine, Godfrey Okoye University, Enugu, Nigeria.
Chinyere N AnyanwuDepartment of Microbiology and Immunology, Faculty of Biomedical Sciences, Kampala International University, Kampala, Uganda.ORCID 0009-0007-0613-3612
Sodiq FakoredeDepartment of Physical Therapy Rehabilitation Science and Athletic Training, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, KS, USA.

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Introduction: Neurodegenerative diseases are a major public health concern, often associated with motor and cognitive deficits. Methamphetamine (METH) exposure induces lasting neurological impairment and neuronal loss. This study evaluated Morin's potential to reverse these effects, focusing on motor and cognitive dysfunction in METH-induced neurotoxicity. Methods: Adult rats were randomly assigned into seven groups, including control, Morin-only, METH-only, METH plus fluoxetine, and three groups receiving METH followed by varying doses of Morin. Following METH induction, Morin, a natural flavonoid with antioxidant properties, was administered to rats. Neurobehavioral tests evaluated motor and cognitive function; serum levels of oxidative stress markers, inflammatory cytokines, dopamine, and acetylcholine were measured. Histological and immunohistochemical analyses of the basal ganglia were performed to evaluate neuronal integrity. Results: METH exposure significantly elevated oxidative stress and inflammatory markers, altered neurotransmitter levels, and impaired both motor and cognitive performance, coinciding with neuronal loss in the basal ganglia. Treatment with Morin ameliorated these effects in a dose-dependent manner. Neuronal degenerative features noted in the METH-only group were significantly ameliorated in the Morin-treated groups. Conclusion: These findings indicate that Morin mitigates METH-induced neurotoxicity by reducing oxidative stress, and suppressing inflammation. This study demonstrates Morin's potential as a treatment option for the neurological effects of methamphetamine misuse.

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acetylcholinecognitive functiondopaminemethamphetamineMorinmotor functionneurodegenerationneurotoxicity

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